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Your child's first trip to the beach. A backyard party with friends and family. That once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Nikon's D3100 makes it easy for anyone to accurately capture the beauty of life's fleeting moments. This feature-rich digital SLR will surprise you with its simplicity, and impress you with superb results. Whether shooting casual snapshots, carefully composed portraits, or colorful HD movie clips, you'll love the ease and precision with which the D3100 does it all.

A great first SLR  no previous experience required
You don't have to be an expert to use the nimble D3100. Its intuitive Guide mode lets even first-time SLR photographers snap gorgeous, detailed images with minimal effort. Simple, step-by-step instructions on the LCD screen help you adjust camera settings to get the exact look you want for your photos. The supplied Nikon image stabilizing zoom lens helps keep your pictures and movies looking sharp, even in low-light shooting environments where camera shake can cause images to blur.

Fast, responsive handling
If you've ever missed a perfect photo opportunity because your digital camera just couldn't keep up, you'll appreciate the D3100's quickness. Its near-instant start-up time, split-second shutter response, and speedy autofocus make it ready to snap crisp, in-focus shots as soon as you turn it on. A continuous drive mode lets you hold down the shutter button to capture cool action sequences at three frames per second. And of course, you get the fully manual exposure control and focusing capabilities that SLRs are famous for. Save your photos to optional SD memory cards (no memory included).

A bright, clear display and lots of cool extras
The large, crisp 3" LCD monitor gives you a clear view of the pictures and videos you've taken. Flip a switch to toggle between "live view" shooting using the LCD or framing your shots using the optical viewfinder. Use Nikon's Active D-Lighting in tricky, high-contrast lighting conditions. This mode preserves important photographic details that otherwise might be washed out in brightly lit areas of your picture, or lost in deeply shadowed ones. A wide variety of in-camera editing options let you retouch, enhance and have fun with the look of your images, while leaving the original picture file intact.

Supplied Accessories:

18-55mm vibration reduction Nikon lens

rechargeable EN-EL14 lithium ion battery

battery charger

adjustable neck strap

body cap

software CD-ROM (PC and Mac)

Develop your photography hobby

You don't have to be an expert photographer to use an SLR  they all offer easy automatic shooting. Because of their build quality and the physics of good glass and large sensors, even their built-in automatic settings will get you better pictures than most point-and-shoots or mobile devices. But experienced photographers and budding hobbyists can get more creative by manually adjusting settings like aperture and shutter speed. SLRs let you expand your shooting options with additional lenses and flashes to suit just about any situation. If you'd like to record the occasional video, look for a model with high-def movie mode.

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Great Value

The Nikon D3100 is a great value for those who want more than a point and shoot camera. This camera harkens me back to the old film days and manual settings. This camera work great on full auto settings, but it nice to be able to easily set my exposure to my liking. Even my 40 year old Nikkor lens works on this camera in full manual mode. Auto focus is very fast so you don't miss those action shots. The flash recovery time is faster than I thought it would be, and you can even use it for a fill flash. Buying from Crutchfield I knew if there was something wrong of if I didn't like it, I could return it hassle free.

D3100 Review

I am a professional photographer, but my D3 is a bit much to lug around for personal use. I bought the D3100 as a small, light personal camera that I can also shoot video with. So far, I'm quite pleased with it.

Pros:Compact, lightweight, controls are similar to my Nikon D3, so I didn't have to learn much. Image sharpness is good, colors are good in RAW mode (see cons), the display is big for the size camera, and the menus are easy to use.

Cons:In JPEG modes, the camera over-processes the images too much for my tastes, so I shoot in RAW mode, and convert to JPEG in Photoshop as needed. That is a bit of a PITA, but the images look good.

Love this camera!

Origanlly bought this camera from another company and asked the to ship ASAP - after 2 days and no tracking #, I called and found out that they were out of stock and had not shipped my camera yet. Cancelled my order and called Crutchfield - they shipped the same day and I got it within 2 days!!! Great Service~ Love this camera. Easy to understand and use. Love the video feature.

Pros:Easy to use!!! Nice pictures. Love the easy video feature. Nice not to have to take a camera and video recorder on vacation.

Nikon D3100 Kit

Bought this for my son who recently moved to Alaska. He says that it is very easy to use and not to heavy. Turn on time is quick which is important when taking unexpected animal shots. The pictures he sends to us are clear and bright. I would recommend this camera for anyone.

Great camera!

The Nikon D3100 is first DSLR and it's been so much fun to use. I know some other reviews had weight as a con but I have small hands and it fits perfectly in them and it is not heavy at all. and even with a 55-300 lens attached it's not too bad. . I also love the cheats like portrait, sports, landscape that is similar to my point and shoot, they come in handy when you need to take a quick picture and don't want to waste time figuring out what settings to use. It's a great first camera to learn on

Very Pleased

The Nikon 3100 is my first DSLR. I'd always enjoyed the simplicity of a 'point-and-click' digital camera, but wanted to a more capable camera to capture kids and travel. The 3100 has fit the bill. Without much effort, I began taking some really breathtaking shots. Since my original purchase, I've added a 55-200 zoom lens and 35mm prime lens to my kit, and with the 3100 I've been able to turn a nascent interest in better pictures into a budding hobby. At some point, I'll probably 'trade up' to a much fancier suite of equipment, but if you're thinking of moving out of the 'point-and-click' market into the DSLR market, the 3100 is a very capable and fun platform for that transition.

Very Happy BIRTHDAY GIRL

I REALLY love this camera!!! It takes the best photos and I got such a great deal on it. The price was a steal for this quality of a camera--what's even more impressive is that I called Crutchfield a couple weeks after purchasing it (because I forgot to use a gift certificate I had when purchasing the camera) and the camera had dropped in price. They refunded my credit card, applied the gift certificate AND gave me the difference in the cost of the camera!!! I love Crutchfield!

Great photos

My wife had expressed interest in getting a better camera so she could get better pictures of our two young kids. I bought the Nikon D3100 for her birthday. She loved it and in the first weekend we had frame worthy shots before we really even learned how to use it. This camera has a lot of features that we will have to learn to use but as novices, we are already enjoying the quality of the photos.

Pros:Outstanding picture quality right out of the box.

Cons:As beginners, it will take some time to figure out all the features.

Great light SLR

This is a great little, light-weight DSLR. I got it to replace a broken D70 and look forward to it serving my young family for years. I'm looking forward to using the video feature, but am disappointed it is hard capped at a 10 minunte recording length, that means I still need the video camera for sports events. The large size Jpeg image files look good even at 1920 x 1080 on my 27" monitor, I'm sure they'll print out clearly in any size I need as well.

Pros:Size & weight. Standard DX lenses. pop-up flash and accessory/flash shoe. Usual gamut of well-designed and well-made Nikon accessories and options. The Guide option could be used by budding photogs to try and learn about settings.

Having spent previously on Point & Shoot options, I had to stop and evaluate what I was looking for in a camera, and that's when I consulted with GIL from Crutchfield, who had the patience to listen to me and discover what I was looking for but hadn't been able to find in a digital camera. I'm a photography fan, I don't have a lot of technical knowledge, but thanks to Gil's help, I finally got the opportunity to try an SLR that wouldn't break the bank and that would give me the quality I was looking for. It's good that they advise you objectively and according to the budget that you have. Very happy one more time with the unprecedented good service of Crutchfield and its associates. Thanks Gil. Great job!!

Pros:Una guia para ir conociendo las capacidades de la camara. Respuesta rapida en los shooting y setting de la camara!
A guide to help you learn to use the camera's functions. Fast answers on shooting and setting the camera!

Great middle of the road camera

I was looking for a DSLR that wasn't too expensive, easy to use, decent image quality and I'll be honest, a Nikon. I've used Nikons since I worked at a camera shop many many years ago. The ease of use with this camera is so great. The LV switch got me at first but that was a quick dismissal just realizing that even though I prefer the old school viewfinder, it is nice seeing the image on the screen. I haven't grabbed any of my other K-mount lenses to try with it but I'm looking forward to trying it out even if I can't use the auto focus. I would say that this is a great camera for the cost and the shipping here at Crutchfield is very fast!

Disappointed

The pictures are no better than my $200 point and shoot. It doesn't seem to focus well. A photo of a butterfly is terribly out of focus, though the focus point (as shown on ViewNX 2) is right on the butterfly. On a number of occasions outdoors, the "low light" indicator came on at 100 ISO. I spent too long playing with the camera, testing it out, and so I am past the 60 day trial period Crutchfield provides. There may be something wrong with my camera, so my next step may be to get warranty service. But I want to play with it for a while longer before deciding it's a camera problem. The camera has a good feel to it, though. I just wish it took better photos.

Awesome camera

This is my first dslr. I owned an slr years ago but when I went digital I went to point and shoot cameras. I'm very happy with this purchase I just wish the kit lens had a little more magnification. I'm now in the process of buying a zoom lens. I don't know a lot about DSLRs but this camera is easy to use and after a few weeks I have learned to use some of the manual settings. I took some shots in a school auditorium which were not bad and even though the subject was 50 feet away the flash was effective. The ability to make video clips was a major reason why I chose this camera. The quality of the video image is really sharp but also a bit jumpy due to the 24fps. The auto focus settings in video mode take some getting used to. Overall, I'm happy with this camera and with Crutchfield.

Exelente

Excellent camera. You don't have to be a photography expert to get professional-looking photos. Image quality is surprisingly good. This camera is better for daylight photos, as the flash it has will work well in the late afternoon/dusk, but for taking photos at night, I recommend the flash they sell separately. I bought the Speedlight SB-700 flash and in combination with the Nikon D-3100 camera, they'll make your photos a dream, looking totally professional. I also bought the carrying bag for the camera which included a photography guide I've used a lot to get to know the marvelous things this camera can do, which I recommend to anyone who buys to understand all the different ways to get that great image we're all looking for.

Wife's 1st nice camera

I got this camera for my wife as she seems to have an eye for good pictures. I was very impressed with the array of features this camera offers. The build quality and ease of use were the primary factors in buying this camera. My wife loves it and I love the great pictures she's been taking.

Love It!

I absolutely love this camera. After spending hundreds of dollars or worthless
point and shoot cameras, I had enough. I have four kids ages 12, 10, 10, and 5.
They play all kind of sports and do all sorts of activities. I was sick of
blurry shots of my children playing sports. We finally decided to invest in a
more expensive camera and an additional lens. I have never had anything besides
a point and shoot camera and I was worried that it would be too difficult for me
to figure out. I was wrong. I can't believe how easy this camera is to use.
It also came with a dvd that explains its features and that was so helpful. We
almost bought the d3000 and one of our friends bought that instead, but I am
glad we got the d3100. The d3100's ability to easily take continuous action
shots makes this model worth it for me. Our friend's camera is suppose to be
able to do the same thing, but after several weeks, she couldn't figure out how
to get it to work. It isn't a matter of just flipping a little switch like this
one is. I am very pleased with this camera's ability to take pictures in
gymnasiums and it's ability to take wonderful action shots. We also took the
camera to Disney World, and got great photos there too. If you are considering
upgrading from a point and shoot camera, this is a great camera.

Great Product

This is the first SLR camera I have ever owned. I can definitely say, anyone that
has a complaint about this camera, does not know what there talking about. It
takes excellent pictures as long as you take the time to learn the camera.

Great camera, great service

This is a great camera--takes beautiful shots, and I haven't even started to
figure out the ins and outs! It has a variety of shooting modes, which make it
easy to take stunning photos in just about any condition. Highly recommended
for a first-time SLR user, and most likely for seasoned vets as well!

Awesome Camera!!

We LOVE this camera. We upgraded from the Nikon D40, which we also loved.
However, the additional clarity and versatility of this camera are truly amazing.

We recently took family photos and enlarged a print to 20"x30". Even at that size, the print
came out looking spectacular!

Very good low light performance. Most photos that would have required a flash using our
D40 we can now take relying on natural lighting alone. It is very simple to operate, yet
has all of the features an amateur enthusiast would need to customize any photograph
manually.

The only small criticism I can think of is that it is a little slow to release the shutter when
shooting in live preview mode (using the LCD as a live viewfinder).

2 recommendations: purchase the SB-600 Nikon speed light and a lens with a very
large aperture to ensure you can adequately light any situation and have a narrow
enough depth of field to make portraits look great.

Point and shoot on steroids

Finally making the move to digital from film, it just became too much trouble to find film,
especially slides and processing is at the mercy of a drug store clerk. I first purchased a
Coolpix L110 which don't get me wrong is an excellent point and shoot with optional
program enhancements, but the D3100 is the next level. Having a film background I
found the view finder and zoom control to be invaluable. 14 meg is also the next step
over 10 and 12 which is going by the wayside. This camera is user friendly and when
you combine Crutchfield and Nikon you can't lose.

Best value for the money

Written By LoveDSLR, Wheeling,IL on Thursday, September 09, 2010

This is my second DSLR camera, my first one being NikonD40x. Following are four primary reasons for buying Nikon D3100:
1. FullHD 1080p with auto focus in Video mode (this is lacking in Canon 550D).
2. Body design -compact & light weight with same 3" LCD (though LCD pixel density was more on Canon 550D).
3. Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance (this is lacking in Canon 550D)
4. Most important one - Best value for money, compared to Canon 550D which cost apprx $200 more than D3100.

LCD Monitor: The Nikon D3100 has a 3" TFT LCD monitor featuring approximately 230,000 dots and
adjustable brightness (-3 to +3).
The large 3-inch LCD monitor has large fonts with easy-to-view menus. The monitor
can display
shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures
remaining as well as the settings currently applied. You can choose from a
classic information display or a graphic display.

Live View: The camera features One-Touch Live View, which
allows you to frame your photographs in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.
When the Live View switch is rotated, the mirror is raised and the view through
the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The subject will no longer be visible
in the viewfinder. The Live View display will show up to 10 items, including
shooting, focus, and AF-area modes, along with other status indicators. You can
opt to hide many of the indicators, or overlay a framing grid in the monitor.

Optical Viewfinder: The D3100 uses a fixed
eye-level penta-mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder with a built-in diopter
adjustment to set the viewfinder to your personal eyesight (with or without
glasses). The viewfinder's coverage
area is approximately 95% horizontal and vertical. During self-timer or remote control
operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To
prevent this, you can use the supplied eyepiece cap to cover the eyepiece.

Image Sensor: The D3100 features a 23.1mm x 15.4mm CMOS
image sensor with a total pixel count of approximately 14.8 million pixels and
an effective pixel count of approximately 14.2 million.

Dust Reduction System: The image sensor is equipped with a low-pass
filter to remove dust or dirt on the sensor. You can set the camera to clean the
image sensor automatically at startup, or at shut down, or both. It can also be
set to turn the auto cleaning function off.

Recording Media: The camera records
images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards up to 2 GB in size, SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB,
and SDXC cards up to 64 GB. No SD cards
are included with the camera.

Still Image Formats: The D3100
records still images in JPEG and NEF (RAW) formats. You can choose from the
following Image Quality and Image Size settings:

Quality Option
(Compression ratio)

Available Image Sizes

Description

NEF (Raw)

4608 x 3072

Raw 12-bit data from the
image sensor is saved
directly to the memory card in compressed Nikon Electronic Format (NEF).

NEF + JPEG Fine

4608 x 3072

Two images are recorded,
one NEF image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

Fine
(1:4)

L:
4608 x 3072M: 3456 x 2304S: 2304 x 1536

Fine image quality,
suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.

Normal
(1:8)

Normal image quality,
suited to most applications

Basic
(1:16)

Basic image quality,
suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in
web pages.

Movie Recording: The D3100 records movies in High Definition
in 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition in 3:2. Movies are recorded in MOV
file format, with H.264/MPEG-4 advanced video coding, and Linear PCM audio,
recorded by the built-in monaural microphone. The maximum clip length is 10
minutes. The only metering method available is Matrix. Movies can be recorded in
the following frame sizes and rates:

Frame Size (pixels)

Frame Rate (frames per second)

1920 x 1080
(16:9)

24 fps (actually 23.976)

1280 x 720
(16:9)

30 fps (29.97)

1280 x 720
(16:9)

25 fps (for PAL displays)

1280 x 720
(16:9)

24 fps (23.976)

640 x 424 (3:2)

24 fps (23.976)

Focus Modes: The D3100's advanced 3-Area AF
system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR
cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise Autofocus. AF refinements deliver
greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved
focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures. You can choose from the
following autofocus and manual focus modes:

Manual (M): Manual focus is available for lenses that do not
support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce
the desired results.

AF Assist Illuminator: The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the
camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. This feature will light
automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button
is pressed halfway. It has an operating range of 1'-8" to 9'-10".

AF-Area Modes: The D3100 offers a choice of five focus areas that
together cover a wide area of the frame. The AF-area mode determines how the
focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected
focus area while the camera is still focusing. You can choose one of the
following AF-area modes:

Single Point: You select the focus area manually and the camera
focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. The selection can be
made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors.

Dynamic Area: In AF-A and AF-C modes, user selects
focus point manually but camera will focus based on information from
surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves the selected point. In
AF-S focus mode, you select the focus point manually.

3D-Tracking (11 points): In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, you select
the focus point using the multi-selector. If subject moves after camera has
focused, camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus
locked on original subject while shutter release pressed halfway. If subject
leaves viewfinder, you will need to remove finger from shutter release
button and recompose photo with subject in the selected focus point.

Focus Lock: Focus Lock can be used to change the composition after
focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of
the focus points in the final composition.

Release Modes: The camera
can take pictures one at a time, or continuously as long as the shutter release
button is pressed. You can also take photos using the self-timer or with an
optional remote control. The camera allows you to choose from the following
Release Modes:

Single Frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter release button is pressed

Continuous: The camera records photographs up to 3 frames per
second while the shutter release button is held down. In this mode, you can
get continuous bursts of up to 100 JPEG images. The fast framing rates that
contribute to the ability to capture moments in time instantly, along with
high-speed buffer memory handling, fast image processing, high-speed SD
memory card access and large system bus bandwidth help to make this feature
possible.
You cannot use the built-in flash with this mode.

Self-timer: This mode can be used to reduce camera shake or for
self-portraits. The shutter is released about 10 or 2 seconds after
shutter-release button is pressed depending on setting.

Quiet Shutter Release: The camera takes a single
photograph, as in Single Frame mode, except that the camera makes no shutter
sound when shooting or beep when focusing.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D3100's 3D
Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast,
size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and
camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard
database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers
instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging
lighting conditions.

Metering: You can choose from the following Metering Modes
to determine how the camera sets exposure:

Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set
exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and with
type G or D lenses, range information. (See 3D Color Matrix Metering II
above). With other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II,
which does not include 3D range information.

Spot: The camera meters exposure in active focus point only. This
ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is
much brighter or darker.

Shooting Modes:
The
Mode Dial on the top of the camera offers a choice of shooting modes:

Auto Modes:

Auto: The camera handles exposure,
shutter-speed, ISO sensitivity and White balance so you can just point and
shoot.

Auto Flash Off: Captures scenes using only
available lighting. Ideal for museums, weddings or any situation where a
flash is prohibited or inappropriate.

Scene Auto Selector: When in Live View in Auto or Auto Flash Off
modes, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the
appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. Modes that can be
selected include: portrait, landscape, close up, and night portrait (see
descriptions below).

P, S, A, and M Modes:

Programmed Auto: Choose from one of the
automatically selected shutter speed/aperture combinations and allows
control over exposure compensation, metering and other features.

Shutter-Priority Auto: You determine the
shutter speed to freeze or blur motion, while the camera decides the ideal
aperture.

Aperture-Priority Auto: Simply select the
aperture to control the depth-of-field and the camera determines the ideal
shutter speed.

Manual: Choose both the shutter speed and
the aperture on your own. You can refer to the electronic analog exposure
display of the camera for help with appropriate exposures.

Scene Modes:

Portrait: Keeps your main subject in sharp
focus with a soft background for more pleasing portraits.

Landscape: Ideal for beautiful scenery with
great perspectives and optimized greens and blues.

AE/AF Lock: If your subject is off-centered in the frame,
it can become difficult to achieve proper exposure and focus. By engaging the
AE/AF Lock feature, you can focus and meter on your subject, lock the exposure
and focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway, then recompose your
shot before taking the picture. You can choose from the following AE/AF Lock
settings.

AE/AF Lock: both focus and exposure lock while the AE/AF lock
button is pressed

AE Lock: exposure locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed
while the focus is unaffected

AF Lock: focus locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed while
the exposure is unaffected align

AE Lock Hold: exposure locks when the AE/AF lock button is
pressed and remains locked until the button is pressed again

AF-On: the AE/AF button initiates autofocus while the
shutter-release button cannot be used to focus

Exposure Compensation: You can alter the exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the
exposure from -5.0 to +5.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

Noise Reduction: This option controls whether photographs
taken at high sensitivities (over ISO 400) or shutter speeds slower than 8 seconds are
processed to reduce noise before being recorded to the memory card. If turned
off, noise reduction will only be performed at ISO sensitivities over ISO 800,
and does not apply to noise caused by slow shutter speeds.

White Balance: White balance is used to preserve natural colors under
different types of lighting. When the camera is set to one of the exposure
modes, you can choose one of the following white balance options:

Auto: The white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the
lighting conditions.

Incandescent: This is used under incandescent lighting
situations.

Fluorescent: This is used for most fluorescent lighting
conditions.

Direct Sunlight: This is for use with subjects that are under
direct sunlight.

Flash: This is for use with built-in Speedlight or optional Nikon
Speedlights are used.

Cloudy: This is used when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Shade: This is used under sunny skies when subject is in shade.

Preset: A white object is used as reference to set white balance
under unusual lighting conditions.

ISO Sensitivity: ISO Sensitivity is the digital equivalent
of film speed. When lighting is poor, the camera will automatically
increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures, and minimizing blur caused by
inadvertent camera movement, up to a maximum equivalent of ISO 3200. Using the
ISO button and main command dial, you can manually select from ISO settings 100
to 3200, with incremental steps of 1EV. You can also choose HI 1 (ISO 6400
equivalent) or HI 2 (ISO 12800 equivalent) for
even higher sensitivity.

Speedlight With i-TTL Automatic Flash Control:
Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible
precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding
results. The built-in Speedlight is always ready to bring beautiful exposures to
darkened conditions, as well as add sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations
for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images. In low-light
or back-light situations, added illumination from the built-in Speedlight can
make the difference between an average snapshot and a great picture. You can
choose one of the following flash modes:

TTL: output of built-in Speedlight is adjusted automatically in
response to shooting conditions

Manual: allows you to adjust the power of the Speedlight to one
of the following settings: 1/32 power, 1/16 power, 1/8 power, 1/4 power, 1/2
power,
or Full power

Rear-curtain Sync: The flash fires just before the shutter
closes, creating effect of stream of light following moving subjects

Fill Flash: flash will fire whenever a picture is taken

Flash Exposure Compensation: In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash
exposure compensation can be used to increase or reduce flash output from the
level chosen by the camera's flash control system. The flash exposure
compensation can be set to values between -3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3
EV.

Accessory Shoe: The camera's integrate accessory shoe located above
the viewfinder allows you to connect optional SB-series Speedlights. The shoe is
equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600,
and SB-400. The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can
be used with CLS-compatible flash units.

Histogram: The D3100 features the ability to view a histogram on the LCD
monitor screen. A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the
image.

Image Enhancement: When the camera is set to one of the P,
S, A, or M
modes, you can choose from the following image enhancement options:

Standard: Standard processing for balanced
results--recommended for most situations.

Neutral: Minimal processing for natural results. Choose
for photos that will later be extensively processed or retouched.

Vivid: Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint
effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors.

Lens Features

3X Optical Zoom: The compact 3x zoom lens has a
broad 18-55mm focal range for use in a variety of situations. When mounted to
the camera the lens' picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5x the focal
length of 35mm format (27-82.5mm). Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (10.8")
throughout the entire zoom range is possible. Separate zoom and focusing rings
ensure responsive operation.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
ensures fast, quiet auto focus operation. Auto Focus-Silent Wave (AF-S) is a
type of focusing motor used in a number of AF-Nikkor lenses; the AF-S motor is very fast
and quiet. AF-S lenses also have an A-M mode selector which allows the user to
switch from automatic to manual focus with almost no lag time.

Playback, Editing And Printing
Functions

Auto Image Rotation: Photographs taken while this feature is set to
"On" allow the image to be played back automatically in the orientation it was
taken, including Landscape, Portrait (rotated clockwise) or Portrait (rotated
counter-clockwise).

Rotate Tall: Portrait photos are displayed in
tall orientation during playback. This feature can be turned off in the menu, if
desired.

Image Review: When this setting is enabled, the camera
displays the image on the LCD monitor after the picture is taken. You can choose
how long photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting. If Image
Review is turned off, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the playback
button.

Single-Image Playback: During single-image playback, you
can view all the pictures stored on the memory card one at a time.

Thumbnail Playback: This feature allows you to view 4, 9, or
72 images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image
quickly. You can also choose a calendar playback, sorted by date.

Slide Show: This features plays photographs back in an
automatic slide show manner. You can set the frame interval (2, 3, 5, or 10
seconds) and the transition type (zoom/fade, cube, or none).

Playback Zoom: During single-image and thumbnail
playback, you can zoom in on the selected image. You can zoom in up to 27x for
large images, up to 20x for medium images, and up to 14x for small images. Once
the image is enlarged, you can pan around the image on the LCD monitor using the multi
selector.

In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu: These
options can be used to create, trimmed, resized, or retouch existing copies of
the photographs in the memory card. You can choose from the following options:

D-Lighting: D-Lighting can be used to brighten dark
or backlit subjects.

Red-eye Correction: Correct "red-eye" caused by
flash.

Image Trimming: Create cropped copies of existing
photos. You can change the aspect ratio from 3:2 to 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, or 16:9.
Each copy is saved as a separate file.

Monochrome: Copy pictures in the Black and White,
Sepia and Cyanotype colors.

Filter Effects: Create copies with color filter
effects. You can choose from one of the following:

Skylight: Creates the effect of a skylight
filter, giving the copy a "cold" blue cast.

Fisheye: You can create a copy that appears to have
been taken with a fisheye lens. You can increase or reduce the effect using
the multi-selector.

Color Outline: You can create an outline copy of a photograph to
use as a base for painting.

Perspective Control: Copies can be created that reduce
the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object.

Miniature Effect: You can create a copy that appears to be a
photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point.

Edit Movie: You can trim footage to create edited copies of
movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.

Before And After: Compare a retouched copy to the
source image by displaying them side-by-side.

Protecting Images: The protect feature allows you to
protect important images from accidental erasure.

PictBridge Printing Capability: You can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
PictBridge is a new standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant
camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of
brand. An optional USB cable is required for connecting the camera to the
printer.

DPOF: The DPOF feature enables you to create a
digital "print order" for PictBridge-compatible printers and other devices that
support DPOF.

Exif Print (Exif 2.21): The D3100 conforms to "Exif Print",
a worldwide standard. Vital camera settings (such as: exposure mode, white
balance, exposure time) and scene data are recorded to the image file when it is
captured. Printers compatible with "Exif Print" are able to use this information
to produce high quality photographs, exactly the way they were intended at the
time of capture. This intelligent communication process also allows the printer
to correct for poor lighting or mistakes, resulting in photos that can be even
better than the originals.

Connections

USB Connection: The Nikon D3100 utilizes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection
for interfacing with your computer. No USB is included; an optional USB cable
(such as item 119USBHS15, 119USBHSM3, or 119CMNUSB7) must be obtained to connect
the camera to your PC.

HDMI: For playing back High Definition movies and high
resolution still images on an HDTV, you can connect the camera via an
optional HDMI cable. A Type C mini-HDMI cable is required (such as
119HDMICAM). The HDMI output resolution can be set to Auto, 480p, 576p,
720p, or 1080i.

A/V Out: The camera features a 3.5mm minijack audio/video
output plug to playback still images on a standard definition TV using the optional
EG-D2 video cable (sold separately). You can select between NTSC or PAL video
playback.

Battery Information

Li-ion Battery Pack: The D3100 comes with a long lasting rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
(EN-EL14), with the capacity of approximately 550 shots per charge (when
measured using the 18-55mm VR lens).

Quick Charger: The camera also comes with an AC Quick Charger (MH-24)
to the charge the supplied Li-ion battery pack. The MH-24 will charge the EN-EL14
battery pack in approximately 90 minutes.

Backup Battery: The camera's internal backup battery can provide up to
a month of backup power after about three days of charging from the EN-EL14
battery pack. The backup battery powers the camera's internal clock, and
maintains settings when the power is turned off.

Auto Off Timers: This feature allows you to choose how long
the monitor and exposure meters remain on when no operations are performed to
prevent battery drain. You can choose from the following four selections:

Supplied Software

ViewNX 2 CD-ROM: The supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
contains Nikon Transfer 2, View NX and related software. Nikon Transfer is used to
copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer and to perform such
other transfer-related functions as making backups and embedding information in
pictures as they are transferred. View NX 2 is used to view pictures after
transfer; among the other tasks it can perform are grouping pictures, restoring
and making simple adjustments to NEF (RAW) images and converting the file
format.

Supported Operating Systems: The supplied software can be used with
computers running the following operating systems:

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